How do I grease steering head bearings?

[MaxSpeed]

Does anyone know how to grease the steering head bearings on a DB30? I just got my frame back from the powder coater today and the bearings feel a little gritty. I think the factory grease may have burned off when the frame went into the oven to cure the powder coating.

 

[delray]

sealed bearings , correct. if they feel little gritty they are probable junk and should be replace:thumbsup: did you leave them in the frame when strip and powder coated?:doah:

 

[MaxSpeed]

sealed bearings , correct. if they feel little gritty they are probable junk and should be replace:thumbsup: did you leave them in the frame when strip and powder coated?:doah:

Yes I left them in the frame. They appear to be all steel bearings, (not like the ones in the wheels). I did cover the top and bottom of the bearings with washers and a spare bolt and nut, so that the sandblasting and powder coating wouldn't damage them.

 

[delray]

problem with sandblasting it always finds a way to get into it. if they are a open style bearing you could try cleaning them out with parts cleaner/carb cleaner/minerial sprints,lacquer cleaner...etc...and with also compress air and then try to repack it like a wheel bearing by hand or by a wheel bearing grease tool? may or may not work?

 

[scottsain]

does anyone have a source for the steering head bearings?

 

[bigkid]

does anyone have a source for the steering head bearings?

Try to search.:detective: I think I remember a thread on what you are asking.:thumbsup:

 

[guardrail dave]

problem with sandblasting it always finds a way to get into it. if they are a open style bearing you could try cleaning them out with parts cleaner/carb cleaner/minerial sprints,lacquer cleaner...etc...and with also compress air and then try to repack it like a wheel bearing by hand or by a wheel bearing grease tool? may or may not work?

if this doesnt work order a new set from baja motorsports .com

 

[scottsain]

i went to their parts page and i found them there. along with a ton of other parts. good to know.

 

[Oldschool]

Go to a proper bearing suplier with one of the bearings.

Odds are it will cost you 15-35% of what Baja wants for it

 

[hardleydavidsein]

does anyone have a source for the steering head bearings?

Try USA Bearings&Belts 6900-2RS
I ordered two from them. 6.50 Shipped

 

[scottsain]

i just ordered 2 sets. thanks for the source!

 

[scottsain]

i just got mine in. $8.94 for 4 bearings shipped to my door. they are $7.94 EACH on the Baja site. i already put 2 in and it made a world of difference.